Best podcast on birds there is. The host is great, exceptionally knowledgeable and even kinda looks like a bird! Sorry Ivan. Love you, love your podcast. 💥

The Science of Birds is THE BEST podcast I’ve come across that not only is educational information about the birds we love but also, entertaining and funny! Ivan is a great host and his deep dives into specific species are thoroughly researched and informative. Ivan takes a great deal of time to craft every single episode and it shows! Thanks so much Ivan!

No fluff and all the good stuff. Educational and lighthearted. I really enjoy that its not loaded with useless ramblings. Great job and keep up the good work.

Ivan makes this show fun and so interesting. He is insightful and genuinely cares for the species he talks about. I appreciate that the most - he is a bird nerd. The content is always engaging, the stories are fun, and the quality is top-notch. This is one of the best produced podcasts I listen to, easy to listen to in the car or the headphones. I’ve been listening since the beginning, and it just keeps getting better. Good stuff, Ivan, thanks for the effort you put into sharing bird nerdery with us!

Thanks for the great information and my favorite thing in life. My feathered friends, I thought I knew everything and in every episode I learned so many new things that were mind blowing. Truly appreciate the effort and energy you devote to this. Please keep it coming. Thanks John-Woodside Loft 🥚🐣🐥

I just came across this podcast. I started at the beginning and am working through every episode. Ivan has not yet persuaded me that birds are reptiles, but the rest of his information and trivia seem to check out. I also enjoy the dry humor.

Insult house sparrows? Ok enjoy your 1 star review.

This podcast is terrific. It provides LOTS of information without being boring. Ivan also presents everything in a language that is easy to follow and understand. It flows very nicely. Love it !

Ivan is great at making the subject matter of birds interesting and funny at the same time. He has a vast knowledge of birds, bird behavior and biology. When he doesn’t know something he does the research to educate himself and his listeners. His podcasts are well researched and the production is top notch. I am happy to support Ivan’s podcast via Patreon and hope to go on one of his bird adventure trips one day. Keep up the great work Ivan! Can’t wait for the next episode.

I listen to it all the time,it is my favorite podcast. The corny jokes are the best! Keep it up Ivan!

The content is great. I learn a lot and have been able to apply what I learn to my own love of birds The corny jokes especially when they go on and on I find annoying There are times I just stop listening

Great show. I’d like to hear more about my neighbor birds out in the Midwest, please.

I absolutely love this podcast!

I just found this podcast. I listen to about three other birding podcast, but this supplies a lot of scientific information, which is fascinating. And I’ve got so many back episodes to catch up on. It took great diversion from the current political and world affairs environment.

I love this podcast it is so good! Personally I need podcasts to get to sleep, and I highly recommend this one. (Not trying to say it’s boring at all!!) This podcast is definitely a good podcast in general too. When you're cleaning, or in the car or just bored, this podcast is a good one to listen to. I think that you should also listen to this because it is educational. If you aren’t somebody that likes to listen to educational stuff then you should still listen to this because it is teaching you but it is teaching things other than science, math, ela, and history. It’s teaching about birds, and to some that is not boring to learn about! Thanks for reading HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PODCAST!!

There are a ton of podcasts about birding as a hobby, many of which are quite excellent, but not as many focused on the actual science of ornithology. Ivan wonderfully fills that void with this informative but welcoming and accessible podcast. A must-listen for all bird lovers!

I’m starting at the beginning to glean everything I can from this podcast. Every episode is packed with information about birds that connects the listener to their habits, beauty, history and importance in their ecosystems. As a casual observer of backyard dinosaurs I’m grateful for the opportunity to expand my knowledge and appreciation of birds.

Great show! The host’s voice is so calming and the writing is both informative and funny. Can you do any shows on peacocks, hornbills or secretary birds? Polar desert birds? I just found out there are polar deserts talking to you Podcast with my bf.

I mean who doesn’t like a few movie clip metaphors from Star Wars mixed with their bird science. This is an absolutely entertaining approach to the science of birds that includes ecological relationships with plants posed in a language we can all understand.

A friend recommended this podcast and I have made it to episode 10 and will keep listening. Totally recommend as a great way to learn and have fun!

This has got to be one of my favorite podcasts of all time! Im so happy that this exists. Ivan is such an incredible podcast host. This is such a fun way to learn about birds! I wish there could be more episodes because I would listen to a new episode every day.

Excellent podcast! I have learned a lot. Ivan obviously loves what he does and it cones through in every episode.

Wonderful podcast about birds especially for beginning birders like myself. The information is presented in an easy to understand and engaging format. Such an enjoyable way to learn about birds from A to Z. Thank you.

I like how there is a format for each podcast about individual bird species, so I know what to listen for and expect. But I love the interjections of humor!

Top notch podcast about everything birds! Binge listening right now. Audio quality is superb which sometimes makes or breaks a podcast!

My husband and I are new birders. I often listen to this informative podcast. Regarding renaming common birds, I am all for it. Names that are descriptive will be helpful. I think it will also bring more citizens into conservation efforts.

This podcast is the perfect mix of scientific background, fun facts, humor, and excitement about birds. I would highly recommend to anyone looking to learn more about birds, nature, and biology!

To be honest, I started listening to this podcast for lighthearted background noise to fall asleep to. Wow, did that backfire. It’s so funny and interesting, it kept me up. Now I listen to it while I’m actually awake.

I have tried many podcasts about birds, but this one is my favorite. Perhaps it’s due to the podcaster’s passion for birds or maybe it’s because of his corny bird jokes and bird puns.

As a bird lover this podcast gets a 10/10 from me. Funny and informative.

Absolutely amazing to listen the way he talks makes it so fun and not boring at all to listen to

On days I cannot get out to see the feathered ones, this podcast really helps me enjoy them more the next time. The energy of the show is catching .

I have never felt the drive to leave a review on a podcast before, but I enjoy this show so much I just had to leave a review. Phillipson makes it easy to learn all about birds in a relaxed and entertaining way. He gives audio and vivid descriptions that help the listener picture the birds and the situations in which Phillipson is describing them. I also appreciate his humor and the jokes he throws in.

The joy Ivan has towards birds is infectious. I’ve tried listening to many podcasts in this genre, but this one is the best. It’s inspiring to hear someone who is so passionate about learning and sharing knowledge.

Very effective science communication.

Also, the phrase “yawn-tastic vanilla birds” really got me

This podcast is a fun time. Love Ivan and his humor. I find my bird knowledge has a huge boost so much that I have shared podcast facts. Great to have reputable, reliable source of information.

Currently my favorite podcast!!

Obsessed! Ivan is funny, heartfelt and so informative. I started at episode one and am making my way through. I have learned so much and he keeps his narrative light hearted and funny but he clearly knows his birds. I’m just a backyard birder but Ivan has raised my awareness of these amazing animals to dizzying heights. My new favorite friend on my walks, Ivan and his bird facts. 🕊️🦅🦆🦜🐥🦢🐓❤️

I love this show so much. I was recently on a hunt for a new bird podcast to listen to, and this one was the only one that I could find, and no un-needed fluff. He also puts science into a language that normal people like me can understand. I love his funny voices, and he does a great job entertaining people. It is an AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMAAAAAAAAZZZZZIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG podcast, and I strongly recommend it for someone who loves birds, or is just plain interested in them.

Ivan does a great job bringing science into everyday life. I listen to this podcast for education, enjoyment and relaxation. He’s funny too.

one of the best i have heard in a while

A great tool and learning experience for birders and those simply interested in birds. Ivan covers a variety of subjects concerning different families and species. His comments are amusing also. You will learn and laugh! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK IVAN! 🦉

Although I find the lead-in to the podcast annoying (LOL), I learn an awful lot listening to this podcast. Mr. Phillipsen does an immense amount of research and presents it to the listener without bias. I like this very much

These podcasts are always high quality, deep dives into a variety of technical aspects of bird biology. Have found this to be a very valuable resource. Thank you!

Everything about this show is perfect. Change nothing. Even though I consider myself an amateur bird enthusiast, Ivan wraps up science in a highly palatable, silly dad joke package that regularly makes me laugh out loud. They don’t make them like him too often! I’m a dog trainer who educates other dog trainers via online courses and I am soooo impressed with Ivan’s ability to teach. I’ve learned so much from this show. I’ll probably listen to it many times over, there’s so much information. Thank you!!!

Thank you so much for creating a podcast that I can learn about nature. I love learning the technical terms that go with these fascinating animals. I wouldn’t mind if you added more biology background type episodes, but love being a life long learner all the same.

We discovered this podcast as we set off on a long drive recently and we love it. It’s fun to learn more about birds! Thanks Ivan!

This episode and the several others I have listened to are delightful, easy to understand and very informative. It is refreshing to listen to science that has a sense of humor and is not afraid to be a little silly. Hope I can get my grandkids to listen to some of the fascinating episodes.

This such a great podcast, as birds are near and dear to my heart. If you love birds, you’ll love this podcast. I really hope Ivan does an episode dedicated to the underrated Budgerigar.